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Bishan Swaroop Gupta v. Rajeev Sharma & Anr

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:822

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of the revision petition against eviction on the petitioner’s undertaking to vacate the premises by a fixed date and pay use and occupation charges, staying execution of the eviction order accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Kapila Bhudhiraja v. Deepak Bhudhiraja & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:836

The Delhi High Court allowed transfer of a domestic violence case from Rohini Courts to Tis Hazari Courts due to petitioner’s apprehension of threat following an assault within court premises.

civil appeal_allowed

Anita v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:840

The Delhi High Court upheld charges against the petitioner for abetment in a sexual assault case, holding that preventing rescue during the offence amounts to abetment at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Kuldeep v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:832

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's interim bail application in a serious abduction and robbery case, holding that humanitarian grounds and completion of investigation do not automatically justify bail when strong evidence exists.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Gulam Reza v. ITPL Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:841

The High Court held that summons under Section 138 NI Act cannot be quashed at the summons stage under Section 482 Cr.P.C. merely on defence pleas, emphasizing the special summary trial procedure and the accused's burden to prove defences before the Magistrate.

criminal petition_dismissed

M/S SEPSET PROPERTIES PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. STATE & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:835

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 420, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC subject to payment of costs.

criminal petition_allowed

Sushma Gupta v. Chief Secretary Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:838-DB

The Delhi High Court held that age relaxation granted under the 2011 Recruitment Rules is final and prior notifications or guest-teacher service do not entitle candidates to further relaxation, dismissing the writ petitions challenging rejection on over-age grounds.

administrative appeal_dismissed

All India Bhrashtachar Virodhi Morcha v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:846-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL alleging unauthorized land sales and constructions on industrial land, directing petitioners to file separate petitions for distinct grievances without adjudicating on merits.

administrative other

Sushma Gupta v. Chief Secretary Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:839-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order rejecting further age relaxation beyond the Recruitment Rules of 2011 for Assistant Teacher posts, dismissing writ petitions filed by over-age candidates despite their guest-teacher service.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ajaykumar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3848-DB

Delhi High Court held that constables below 30 years at application time are entitled to remusteration benefits and seniority despite amendments removing age relaxations and training requirements.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sarita Bali v. Union of India and Anr

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3830-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s promotions to Grade-II and Grade-I in the Indian Foreign Service must be antedated to her batchmates’ dates without a review DPC, directing consequential benefits and setting aside the CAT’s order for a review DPC.

administrative appeal_allowed

Surjeet Singh v. Manju Bala & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:848

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenant for non-payment of rent under the Delhi Rent Control Act, confirming landlord-tenant relationship and validity of eviction notice, and dismissed tenant's petition challenging the eviction.

property petition_dismissed

North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. M/S Dhingra Construction Company

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:823

The Delhi High Court held that in commercial suits, the mandatory 120-day period for filing written statements runs from the date of service of summons, and trial courts must specify timelines and fix returnable dates accordingly to avoid unjust rejection of pleadings.

civil petition_allowed

Kulwant Singh v. Nirmal Singh & Ors

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3958

The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions alleging non-payment of subsistence allowance during suspension, holding that payment as per applicable rules complied with court orders.

administrative petition_dismissed

Damayanti Devi v. Vipul Infrastructure Developers Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1784

The Delhi High Court held that payment of registration money with receipts disclaiming ownership does not constitute a binding oral agreement for sale enforceable by specific performance, and ordered refund of Rs.20 lakhs with interest to the plaintiff.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S. NATESAN AGENCIES (PLANTATIONS) v. STATE REP. BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVT.

Supreme Court of India · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020 INSC 137

The Supreme Court held that a lease granted after inclusion of land in a wildlife sanctuary is ineffective, no damages lie without proof of deprivation, and limitation principles bar the appellant's claim, dismissing the review petition.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S. NATESAN AGENCIES (PLANTATIONS) v. STATE REP. BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVT.

Supreme Court of India · 05 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court dismissed the review petition upholding that no rights could be acquired post-wildlife sanctuary notification, the second lease was ineffective, and the appellant was not entitled to damages or limitation benefits.

civil petition_dismissed

Mohammade Yusuf v. Rajkumar

Supreme Court of India · 05 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held that a bona fide compromise decree relating to the subject matter of the suit does not require registration under Section 17 of the Registration Act, overruling the High Court's contrary decision.

civil appeal_allowed

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. v. Shyam Kishore Singh

Supreme Court of India · 05 Feb 2020 · 2020 INSC 136

The Supreme Court held that belated requests for correction of date of birth in service records after decades of acceptance and post-retirement are not sustainable, setting aside the High Court's orders granting such relief.

civil appeal_allowed

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. v. Shyam Kishore Singh

Supreme Court of India · 05 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held that belated correction of date of birth in service records after decades of acceptance is not permissible, setting aside the High Court's order granting such relief.

civil appeal_allowed